Student friendly campsites in Lightwater Valley
4 bookable campsites within 15 miles of Lightwater Valley
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
Ivy Bank Campsite
Ripon, North Yorkshire, England- Family- and dog-friendly site in Kirkby Malzeard, six miles from Ripon
- Harrogate and Yorkshire Dales National Park within a half-hour drive
- Mobile hot tub (for an additional fee) and guest kitchen; café on site
Howgrave Hall Caravan Park
Bedale, North Yorkshire, England- Well-maintained park on a scenic farm, family run for generations
- Set over five acres with countryside views from each pitch
- Between Bedale and Ripon: 20 minutes' drive from each
Abbey Falls Campsite
Ripon, North Yorkshire, England- North Yorkshire pop-up site with stunning Fountains Abbey views
- Ripon 10 minutes’ drive, Brimham Rocks 15 and Harrogate 20 minutes
- Off-grid grass pitches; playground and family pub five minutes’ drive
Burtree Country House and Retreat
Thirsk, North Yorkshire, England- Luxury glamping 10 minutes’ drive from Thirsk in North Yorkshire
- Monk Park Farm 10 minutes’ drive and historic York 35 minutes
- Private hot tubs and barbecues; licensed bar and monthly entertainment
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Aldwark Bridge Glamping
York, North Yorkshire, England- Small, friendly pop-up glamping site on the banks of the River Ure
- Half an hour's drive from both York and Harrogate
- Cosy communal firepit area; river access for canoes and paddleboards
Swinton Bivouac
Masham, North Yorkshire, England- Luxury site with upcycled features in the Yorkshire Dales
- Three miles from the market town of Masham
- Hot tub, café, craft workshops and regular activities
Thirsk Hall Glamping
Thirsk, North Yorkshire, England- Peaceful glamping site in North Yorkshire; families and dogs welcome
- In a quiet location under a mile from the centre of Thirsk
- Free entry to Thirsk Hall Sculpture Garden for bell tent guests
The Dales Camping and Caravanning
Thornton Steward, North Yorkshire, England- Well-maintained family-run site next to Thornton Steward Reservoir
- On the edge of the Yorkshire Dales, 10 mins' drive from Jervaulx Abbey
- Fishing passes available; great stargazing and wildlife-spotting
Camp Katur
Bedale, North Yorkshire, England- Activity-packed glamping site in the North Yorkshire countryside
- A 20-minute drive from Lightwater Valley and the Yorkshire Dales
- Dog-friendly site with on-site pub and communal campfires
Valley Club Naturist Camping and Caravan Site
Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England- Rural naturist site within walking distance of historic Knaresborough
- Near Harrogate, Ripley Castle, RHS Garden Harlow Carr and more
- Putting course and tennis court
Bilton Hall Farm Fields
Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England- Back to basics site by the cycleway from Harrogate to Knaresborough
- Five minutes' walk from an outdoor activity centre; 15 mins from pub
- On the route for cycling's 2019 UCI Road World Championships
How Stean Gorge Campsite
Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England- Rustic Lodges set beside a natural wonder in the Yorkshire Dales
Coverdale Camping
Leyburn, North Yorkshire, England- Pretty pop-up site on a working family farm in the Yorkshire Dales
- A 10-minute drive to Middleham gallops; 15 minutes to Aysgarth Falls
- Forbidden Corner, local pub and River Cover within walking distance
